WireGuard emerges as a preferred choice for remote connections to home labs over OpenVPN

WireGuard is gaining attention as a superior option for remote connections to home labs compared to OpenVPN. It has received praise from Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, who described it as a "work of art" compared to OpenVPN's complexities. WireGuard is faster due to its lightweight codebase and modern encryption methods. It was designed with efficiency in mind, while OpenVPN, established in 2005, prioritizes compatibility. However, WireGuard only supports UDP, which may be blocked on some networks. Setting up WireGuard is straightforward, requiring minimal configuration. Its security is enhanced by a smaller codebase, which reduces vulnerabilities. Unlike OpenVPN, WireGuard has not faced any critical security issues, making it a reliable choice for users.